RENOWNED ARTISTS UNITE TO COMMEMORATE THE 50THANNIVERSARY OF THE BEATLES’ FIRST U.S. VISIT IN 1964 – TO BENEFIT FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY, AUTISM THINK TANK & CHILDREN'S MUSIC FUND.

On February 7, 1964, The Beatles touched down on U.S.soil for the first time. Fifty years later, New York and the NYC FAB 50 Committee will be hosting several celebratory events and gala concerts.

Special events highlighting NYC FAB 50 will include a star-studded concert at the Apollo Theater with 100% of net proceeds from ticket sales benefiting Food Bank For New York City. 'America Celebrates the Beatles' All-Star Concert at the Town Hall in Times Square and the 'Across The Universe' Beatles Music Festival at the historic Hudson Theatre will follow with 100% of net proceeds from ticket sales benefiting Autism Think Tank & Children's Music Fund.

The 50thAnniversary Celebration highlights the number 50 throughout the series of events, with 50 bands from 50 countries having been invited to perform in New York City, and tickets priced starting at only $50 each.

This city-wide, globally-inclusive series of events and shows to celebrate the 50thanniversary of The Beatles visit to the United States is still adding artists, celebrity presenters and panelists.